ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY (3 credits)

All Grade 9 students go through the Exploratory Program, which allows them to rotate through all of the trades available in the school (three days each), select three trades to spend more time in (six days each) and make a final selection. The Exploratory Program is a hands-on experience that encourages student discovery, provides individual student career assessments, compares aptitude with likes and dislikes, develops decision-making skills and challenges students in the application of knowledge. Students deciding to enter the field of electronics are instructed in trade-specific safety. Students begin their training covering the following topics: proper use of hand tools and common electronic equipment; soldering; parts identification and schematic symbols; Ohm's law and very basic DC circuits; project assembly; and introduction to computers and software. Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.

DC/AC CIRCUITS (3 credits)

In Grade 10, students delve into a wide range of topics in the realm of basic electronics theory. Specific topics include series and parallel circuits; DC circuits; AC circuits; magnetism and electromagnetism; capacitors, inductors and transformers; instruments and measurements and computer applications. Students continue to receive instruction in safety requirements and demonstrate sound safety practices. Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.

ANALOG ELECTRONICS (3 credits)

In Grade 11, students advance from learning individual components and test circuits to combining each of these into larger circuits. Specific topics include semiconductors; amplifiers; oscillators and power supplies; advanced audio circuits and introduction to video electronics; troubleshooting techniques and computer applications; and introduction to integrated circuits. Students may perform inside trade production work related to the curriculum. Students continue to receive instruction in safety requirements and demonstrate sound safety practices. Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (3 credits)

In Grade 12, students begin their final year with the study of digital electronics. They design digital circuits to perform to certain criteria. Emphasis is placed on innovative and creative approaches to problem resolution in their designs. Specific topics include digital electronics, including logic gates; counters shift registers and memory devices; combinational and sequential logic circuits; microprocessors; computer theory; repair and LAN systems. Special projects are designed to meet the needs of local employers and the interests of the students. Students continue to receive instruction in safety requirements and demonstrate sound safety practices. Students will perform inside trade production work related to the curriculum. Students will demonstrate the ability to complete a job application and interview, and have entry-level job readiness and trade skills. The National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) exam is administered in the second half of the senior year. Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.

* Tech Prep – Students successfully completing this program can receive advanced college credit.